An Expat Talks about Living in Seoul, Korea

What is the name of the city or town that you are reporting on?

Seoul

How long have you lived there?

1 year and two monthes

What activities, clubs and organizations would you recommend to newcomers to help them meet others?

The Royal Asiatic Society for tours of Asia and hiking and bi monthly lectures on Korean history.

The International Hikers club for weekly mountain treks.

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In terms of religious, racial, economic and cultural diversity, are the people of this city or town diverse? Are they accepting of differences? Describe.

There is diversity and tolerance of others. There are Budhists and Christians and Muslims and others living side by side with great tolerance.

What are the main industries in this city? What types of career opportunities commonly exist? How do most people find new jobs?

This city has something for everyone. You name it, I think its here or if not here not very far away.

In general, what are peoples' priorities in this city? For example, do lives revolve around work, family, socializing, sports, etc.?

work and spending money and eating and eating some more. And driving cars and motorbikes.

If a friend of yours was thinking of moving to this city or town from far away, what other advice would you give them.

Come and find out for yourself, you'l never believe me when I tell you how great it is, except for the smog. Bring your face mask with a good carbon filter.